Okay, I made an edit. That was actually really good advice to use thoughts instead, since yeah that was the main thing that got in my way not the type of character to just give her life story after all. Hope this is enough detail now at any rate.

OOC Minecraft Username: Kytel Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes (Optional) Were you referred by someone? If so, who: N/A (Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): Hi I'm Kytel, I've done roleplaying a lot over the years, over a good decade now. From post by post forum based ones to a healthy amount of gaming based RP. Mostly Project Zomboid RP but I've been wanting to have a different vibe for RP right now. I have tried Minecraft RP yet bounced off it, hard. That said I got a good feeling about Avalore here, even if I have to go through the effort to find a decent skin for my character. — In-Character Read the following prompt: The rhythmic lull of hoofbeats are a marching drum to the small group of pioneers and variety of folk you have found yourself amongst, packed into a wobbling wagon. The rolling plains of the Southern Reach and a clear sky stretch out all around you, the buzz of excited chatter a dull wash in your ears as your mind strays to your former life and what has led you here to new lands. “Nervous?” You blink, returning to the present moment. A kindly older woman sat near you is smiling warmly with a crinkle to her eyes. “I can tell it’s your first time. Still remember mine,” she flashes a grin and leans in. “Tell me my dear, why have you come to the Reach?” How do you respond (in character)? (150 words minimum - please make sure to include at least three references to our lore in your response, with two coming from different pages in the Compendium.  Two of the three selected should also be in-depth, avoid simply name-dropping lore terms. Tie the terms into your character's backstory. Why are they important to them?) At hearing the old woman call out to her, it takes a moment longer for Kailen to realize she's being addressed in the first place. She gives the stranger a raised eyebrow as she seems to mull over such a simple question before she eventually shrugs. "A bit nosey there, just asking some stranger why she's on a wagon but... guess we're all in a similar situation huh." The red haired woman looks to the side for another moment before glancing back. "Well, its outside of the Valkian Realm, which is a good starter. I liked the Midlands well enough, always known it as home, and its a damn shame to leave home behind but... Kailen chews the inside of her cheek for a moment before continuing. "Well, being beyond even the King-Emperor's reach is point in the Reach's favor, although with more people coming in, like us for example, I gotta wonder how long that's going to last. Bet that Duchess whatever her name is has her eyes on these lands, those nobles always are looking for more and more to take. May as well enjoy whatever time is left before they come stomping in, wouldn't be surprised either if they're already here, looking to sink their talons in." She speaks with a slight scowl, voiced raised a little until she shakes her head. In the end Kailen gives another shrug along with a long sigh, "The actual reason though is simple, this is far as my coin will take me and I need to start a new life. You really don't need my life's story, nor would I spill it anyway. Just uh... this is a chance to reinvent myself I hope. Might not work out, but I'm more than willing to give it a shot." She then clears her throat and tries to put on a slight smile. "Also getting to see the Wall at least once in my life was pretty cool, never got to travel that much before so getting to take in some new sights was great."  Eventually assuming this was enough to satisfy the old woman's curiosity, Kailen returns her attention to those new sights as they continue down the road to the Spire. Inwardly however, she can't help to idly think about all the little details she won't give some stranger. The cabin, the strange isolated lifestyle her father decided was best for them... herself and her brother. Her father, as much as part of her doesn't want to admit it, he was a damaged man, that much she figured out as she grew up. What kind of man takes his children to live in the woods, a paranoid man that's who. The kind of man goes out of his way to teach his children how to hold a sword. How to fight. As if something, or rather someone was after them. Hours of practice with all the expected bruises and cuts. Well, having some idea how to defend herself is good at least, even if wishes she had a normal childhood instead. Still in her thoughts she sighs as she drums her fingers on her leg. The ranting about the nobles to that old woman, was that her own words or the ramblings of her father coming out? He'd never waste an opportunity to remind them, herself and her brother, about how corrupt they all are, the King-Emperor most of all. How the Red Fists are honorless, that the Lady of the Lake weeps at the state of the realm. As a child she believed in him wholly without question, as a child would do, yet... now being beyond their cabin, far from her father, Kailen can't help to wonder if he was ever right. Even that Duchess, she knows nothing about that woman, but it seems that distrust of nobles isn't something easy to shake. Its not like she's even met a noble, what are they really like? Does it even matter? The one thing she as no doubts about is simple, she really does want a chance at a new life. That new life waits her, maybe, at the Spire.    Character Name: Kailen  Character Race: Human  Character Age: 26 Brief Physical Description: A woman with fiery long strands for hair yet kept in check with simple ties. Her red hair seems to be a source of pride given how she keeps it clean. What someone will notice first alongside her hair would be her uncommon height, she's on the taller side at 6' 1" with a toned physique to match it. Lastly she has pale blue eyes and ever so slightly tanned skin.